Japanese Telecom is the alias of Detroit electronic producer and DJ Tadd Mullinix, best known for his work as Dabrye and James T. Cotton. Under this moniker, Mullinix explored a futuristic, minimal brand of electro that fused elements of classic Detroit techno with sleek, machine-driven funk. Active in the early 2000s, his self-titled album on Intuit-Solar became a cult favorite among electro enthusiasts, celebrated for its crisp production, inventive melodies, and nods to Japan’s technological and pop-cultural aesthetics.